focal points

Definition of focal pointsnext
plural of focal point

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal points
Noun
  • Time your visits during shoulder seasons, seek out local food spots away from tourist centers, and prioritize destinations where the landscape is the main attraction.
    Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The trial centers on whether tech companies such as Instagram, which is owned by Meta, and YouTube can be held liable for allegedly promoting a harmful product and addicting users to their platforms.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One of the main focuses of competition the team’s spring training could have essentially been a moot point.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • One of his main focuses as chief will be on staffing.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Of the stubborn hearts in these mountains of mine who wore pride like a coat and refused to bow beneath the shadows these mountains could cast in both heart and spirit.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Nothing can replace Bailey or Lady, or fill that empty space in our hearts, but a new companion could hug your heart and help that hole to close and mend.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Focal points.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20points. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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